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Diane Arbus
Estimate
7,000 - 10,000 USD
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Description
- Diane Arbus
- 'Fire Eater at a Carnival, Palisades Park, N. J.'
- Gelatin silver print
signed, titled, dated, and editioned '7/75' by Doon Arbus, the photographer's daughter, in ink and stamped on the reverse, 1957, printed posthumously by Neil Selkirk (Revelations, p. 7; In the Beginning, p. 67)
Condition
This photograph, on double-weight paper with a semi-glossy surface, is printed with wide margins. It is in generally excellent condition. When examined under raking light, scattered deposits of original retouching are visible. The right margin is very subtly rippled.
On the reverse of the print, the Estate Copyright stamp is dated '86' in ink. The following are written in an unidentified hand in pencil on the reverse: '13' (upside down and encircled) and 'A0309.056-0.'
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.